The Post Office has announced 115 branches are set to close affecting around 1,000 workers including some in Greater Manchester
Branches in Eccles, Hyde,Salford City and Didsbury Village as well as Leigh, Prestwich and Stockport are among those scheduled to close in a cost cutting drive aiming to reduce staffing by around ten per cent
The Post Office chairman Nigel Railton said the shake-up would offer a “new deal for postmasters” by increasing their share of revenue and giving them a greater say in the running of the business
He added:
“The Post Office has a 360-year history of public service and today we want to secure that service for the future by learning from past mistakes and moving forward for the benefit of all postmasters. We can, and will, restore pride in working for a business with a legacy of service, rather than one of scandal.”
